← Return to Lower right quadrant (LRQ) pain 2yrs post kidney transplant

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Years ago I had a career where I needed to take responsibility for passing medications to my clients. I went through a certification program called TMA (trained medication administration) to give me the credentials to do so. I learned about NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory) medication for pain relief. Generally speaking there’s a handful of OTC (over the counter) options. Each has drawbacks. Aspirin is bad for the stomach and can lead to ulcers. Ibuprofen is hard on kidneys. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in excess is hard on the liver. Was it the kidney transplant team that told you to use Tylenol? Do they know about your liver condition? At 2 years post kidney transplant is the coordinator and team still actively following you? Can you inquire about your GFR and creatinine numbers?

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Hi thanks for the response. They were giving me Tylenol in the hospital when I came off pain meds. I had a nephrectomy to remove a 12lb kidney, 3 weeks later the living donor kidney transplant, then 3 days after transplant back in surgery to evacuate a huge hematoma. They know about my liver because surgeon called it ginormous. I am only followed for bloodwork, every other month, by transplant nephrologist. I have complained about this pain for 2 years and they have no answers. I received 6 transfusions, plasma and ha to undergo months and months of Nivestym and Retracrit shots 3 days in a row, because my bloodwork was so off. Its been very frustrating. I'm trying to find drs outside of this network for second opinions.